I’m currently one of the twenty semi-finalists selected for The Rome Scholarship where I’m exhibiting my new bronze ‘The Pier’ at the Royal Over-Seas League until June 16. The exhibition is in conjunction with The Royal Society of British Artists and The Arts Society.

Very excited to be one of the ten artists selected for this residency in the Villa Böhm, Neustadt an der Weinstraße hosted by Ralph Gelbert.
More information can be found here: https://farbe-bekennen.info and links to press articles and TV interviews here: Medien / Media

Starting in the late eighteenth century Air charts the public’s fascination with experiments with air (including the development of air balloons), before progressing on to the industrial revolution, which introduced the concept of air pollution. The nineteenth century embraces intensive studies of clouds (newly classified by meteorologists), whilst the twentieth century encapsulates our wartime pre-occupation with aeroplanes and the intriguing trails they left upon the skyscape. Later works consider the physical possibilities of flight which shifted our perceptions of the landscape as aerial photography expanded our view of the earth from above.

Contemporary work introduces new environmental issues, making reference to climate change and air-borne disease, in addition to exploring air as an integral component to the process of making. Artists consider the relationship between art and science, combining painting, photography, sculpture, installation and film, to demonstrate how air is everywhere: essential to all our lives.

The exhibition will be accompanied by a beautifully illustrated publication, including explorative essays, artist texts and images, published by Sansom and Co. available to purchase at the RWA RRP £20.

An accompanying Symposium Breath, Flight and Atmosphere: The Theme of Air in British Culture organised with Oxford Brookes University will take place on 26 June 2017 at the RWA.

Air is sponsored by Meade King Solicitors and supported by Royal Commission for the exhibition 1841. The educational workshops have been supported by My Future My Choice, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Bristol Airport

‘Celestial’ by Alex Wood is a sculpture where at first you don’t know what to expect. My initial thoughts of the venue comprising a complex of office spaces albeit it very pleasant might limit the imagination. This was certainly not the case with ‘Celestial’ which literally causes the spirits to soar.

I particularly admire the organic quality which is akin to a crumpled Autumn leaf in delicacy but has the fluidity the beautiful bronze patina offers as it rises from the plinth skywards. It works so well in the space because of the relative nearness of the buildings which acts as a backdrop but in observing ‘Celestial’ the eye is drawn along and up into the sky above: perfect.

I would think the office workers nearby benefit greatly from munching on their sandwiches within sight of this lovely uplifting work as well as the public passing through. No doubt visitors to the offices are taken aback by the grace and energy ‘Celestial’ exudes. The flowers have grown around its base and the passages of the day simply caress and shape its colours rather like watching clouds flow across a mountain range.

I’m excited to have been selected for the Young Contemporary Talent exhibition curated by The Ingram Collection, which opens on Wednesday 16 November at The Cello Factory (35 Cornwall Road, Waterloo. London SE1 8TJ). #yctprize2016 #sculpture #bronze #london

Press Release
Inception is a term often referred to as the beginning. This group exhibition marks the inception of an artistic and cultural exchange, which is a new initiative to promote emerging and mid-career contemporary artists from Britain and China. The curator has an interesting outlook on the complexity of the global environment. The current time presents ample opportunity to explore in the creative and cultural industries.

Right now is the golden age of our time to explore, collaborate and have fun. Art forms an important element in our modern society. The dialogue between different cultures and artistic backgrounds can often inspire greater creative process along the way. That is the message we intend to share with the wider global community.

At this exhibtion, a selected group of contemporary artissts from China and Britain will share their artistic views with the audience.

46 GREAT TITCHFIELD STREET, W1W 7QA. The nearest tube station is Oxford Circus.

Private View:
Live music by Cristian Anton and Lani Cucliciu
7.30pm on Friday 4th November

The Towering Crane is a new bronze over a metre high which seemingly balances in a state of peril, it looks as if it could have been on the moon for thousands of years slowly melting into the ground. The blue, green and black patina emphasises and highlights various areas. Its scale is emphasised by the new purple patinated bronze bi-plane Jumbo.

I am currently featured in ‘STATE/f22’ Magazine Issue 21, which is available now at Mayor Gallery Cork Street, Jonathan Ross Gallery 286 Earls Court Road & ART 16 at Kensington Olympia fair as well as numerous other galleries.

Great being included in Londonist’s recent reviews of February’s most talked about exhibitions:

‘Secret Agents And Protests: February’s Most Talked About Art Exhibitions’,

Alex J Wood: Lift Off at New Art Projects
The first exhibition we’ve seen at this space features Alex Wood’s sculptures based around flight. There’s some fun and surreal works as a space shuttle is weighed down by a bronze parachute and a zeppelin hangs off Big Ben. Until 19 March, free.

‘Secret Agents And Protests: February’s Most Talked About Art Exhibitions’,

The first exhibition we’ve seen at this space features Alex Wood’s sculptures based around flight. There’s some fun and surreal works as a space shuttle is weighed down by a bronze parachute and a zeppelin hangs off Big Ben. Until 19 March, free.
Londonist Rating:
★★★☆☆